Facilities - School Maintenance

Facility Maintenance (High School)FLSA: NonExemptQualifications: High School DiplomaReports To: Principal and Facilities DirectorTerms Of Employment: Hourly, Year-RoundOrganization Summary:The Odyssey Preparatory Academy - Family of Schools, is an established west-valley K-12 charter school. We are a college prep, IB World School, whose focus is holistic teaching to a student body. The Odyssey Preparatory Academy aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring scholars who work to create a better and more peaceful community through intercultural awareness, understanding, and respect. Our scholars will grow as part of a challenging environment that facilitates creativity and fun. Our scholars will be empowered to use their unique talents to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. Our culture is described as having a safe learning style that feels like family.Job Summary:Work alongside the school's maintenance, grounds and cleaning staff.Coordinate contractors and vendors supplying construction, maintenance, grounds and cleaning services as neededInspect school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the facilities are suitable for safe operations, and maintained in an attractive and clean condition.Perform various repairs and maintenance.Use equipment and supplies as they are related to the operation of the school.Accept delivery of maintenance, grounds and cleaning materials.Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks.Coordinate appropriate facilities set-up, arrangement and technical equipment for a variety of activities (special events, guest speakers, pep rallies, athletic events).Track and communicate status of project requests to requestors and other interested parties to ensure timely feedback and accountability.Job Requirements:Basic knowledge of building codes and construction and architecture terminology.Working knowledge and familiarity with computer systems and software programs such as Microsoft word, Excel, and e-mail is helpful.Hands-on knowledge and experience in the safe operation of a variety of tools, machinery, and power equipment used in performing essential functions.Effective communicator in English both orally and in writing, including the ability to interact/communicate with all types of members of the community including teachers, administrators, trustees, parents and students.Ability to adapt behavior to function effectively in a school environment, including those specific to the traditions of the school.Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, invoices, forms, and governmental regulations.Ability to walk, stand, maintain balance, climb ladders, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder level.Ability to withstand indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including dirt, dust, pollen odors, sun, wetness, rain, fumes, temperatures, noise, or machinery vibrations.Must be willing to respond to responsibilities which may arise outside of normal business hours due to campus facilities emergencies.